Free Downloads The Book Of Questions: Revised And Updated
The phenomenon returns! Originally published in 1987, The Book of Questions, a New York Times bestseller, has been completely revised and updated to incorporate the myriad cultural shifts and hot-button issues of the past twenty-five years, making it current and even more appealing.This is a book for personal growth, a tool for deepening relationships, a lively conversation starter for the family dinner table, a fun way to pass the time in the car. It poses over 300 questions that invite people to explore the most fascinating of subjects: themselves and how they really feel about the world.The revised edition includes more than 100 all-new questions that delve into such topics as the disappearing border between man and machine―How would you react if you learned that a sad and beautiful poem that touched you deeply had been written by a computer? The challenges of being a parent―Would you completely rewrite your child’s college-application essays if it would help him get into a better school? The never-endingly interesting topic of sex―Would you be willing to give up sex for a year if you knew it would give you a much deeper sense of peace than you now have? And of course the meaning of it all―If you were handed an envelope with the date of your death inside, and you knew you could do nothing to alter your fate, would you look?The Book of Questions may be the only publication that challenges―and even changes―the way you view the world, without offering a single opinion of its own.
Paperback: 312 pages
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company; Rev Upd edition (September 10, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0761177310
ISBN-13: 978-0761177319
Product Dimensions: 4 x 0.8 x 6 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (156 customer reviews)
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When I was young, my parents had this book and used to (gently) demand that we "play" this book from time to time. It was always thought provoking and always an ice breaker.Fast forward to when I moved into my own apartment in college: they were delighted to dump many of their well-worn possessions--including this book--into my lap. I used this book many a time with new and old friends to get to know them better, both in college, in my 20s and beyond. It's a great after dinner activity at a dinner party when the conversation has lulled, because everybody gets to know a lot about everybody else and everybody seems to like it. The questions, a mix of "what would you do in this situation" and "what's more important to you: x or y?" and other psychological questions, are thought provoking and entertaining. Of course, there's no right or wrong answer and every time I've used the book, people have seemed to enjoy it quite a bit.I recently ordered this revised version and was really happy with the changes. First, there are more questions: 291, up from 217. Next, and perhaps more importantly, the "follow up" questions that some of the questions had have been moved from the back of the book to a light blue font below the relevant questions. This way, you don't have to clumsily flip back and forth and find the question number. It's a small change but a definite improvement. Finally, and most importantly, the questions are fresher, updated for today.In sum, if you already have The Book of Questions, I highly recommend buying the revised and updated version, and if you don't already haven't the Book of Questions, I highly recommend buying this revised and updated version and trying it out with your spouse, your family, your friends--it's a great way to get to know people and quite fun!
This is one way to get to know someone with out feeling like you are asking 100 questions. I had the original book many years ago and saw this new revised edition and I really like that its up to date. Great way to kill time while on a long road trip. Good book for pillow talk.
The Book of Questions: Revised and Updated by Gregory Stock is exactly what I expected and meets my needs perfectly! As a women's Ministry Director, I often create icebreaker questions for small groups. This book has some awesome ideas for building relationships, sharing and connecting hearts. It would also be useful for blogging topics, or dinner conversations with family and friends. Here are some sample questions:#073 Would you have one of your fingers surgically removed if it somehow guaranteed you immunity from all major diseases?#088 How often do you step back and reflect on where you are headed? Would less or more self-reflection be good for you?#120 Would you accept 2 million dollars to leave the country and never set foot in it again? What would be the minimum amount to seriously tempt you to take this step?You can't go wrong with this book...select from 290 different questions!
I remember first flipping through the Book of Questions years ago. Dr. Gregory Stock has a way of bringing up universally relevant, thoughtful, and provocative questions that are fun to review with a spouse, a friend, or even oneself. I only had two criticisms of the BOQ: some of the questions appeared a little dated and I always wanted MORE. Well I have to say this revised edition solves both. With technologically relevant questions for the 21st century and the standard timeless questions, this is a great gift, coffee room table, or thought provoker for any occasion. I highly recommend The Revised and Updated Book of Questions.
I am a firm believer that this book should be on every coffee table in the country. Too many times you see a family with everyone glued to devices. Open up some moral dialogue people.
We have the original "Book of Questions" and could'nt wait for this edition.WHen it arrived, we were so happy as we took it on vacation with us andshared with family and friends. Had lots of surprises and more laughs thanever.
This gets conversation going if nothing else! We're starting a church and need to get to know some of the other people...this offers one way to do that. Some of the questions are a little too serious but others are just plain funny!!The more serious questions we save for meetings that call for seriousness. The others we use for some absolute uninhibited laughter! I'm hoping my family will be up for some random questions at our next get together.
Loved the old and was thrilled that Gregory Stock updated it. We have spent many an evening with family and friends, laughing about some, arguing about others and quietly contemplating some of the more serious issues. It is a great way to really get to know people and what makes them tick. Highly recommend it!
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